Looking back: Oct. 29 issue

70 Years Ago

Oct 26th, 1950

LINCOLN COUNTY GOES ELECTRIC

The week marks the tenth anniversary of the date the first Lincoln Cooperative power lines were energized. The Lincoln Electric Cooperative is owned by farmers and serves farms and communities in the area.

30 Years Ago

Oct 25, 1990

PROMOTIONS UNDERWAY FOR SERVICE MEN IN THE GULF

The owner of a local grocery store is hoping the community will embrace an idea for the holidays that they have taken to heart. Christmas will not be the same this year for several families in the area as they likely will be separated many miles from relatives over in the Persian Gulf participating in Desert Shield. Star Foodland owners Terry and Deb Everts intend to make sure these people are specially remembered this holiday season and are seeking support from other Davenport businesses and residents.

The Evert are asking each business to dedicate a window or door to those oversea and decorate the area in yellow. Both Davenport pharmacies already have ordered extra yellow decorations for this project, Deb Evert said, and Northwest Creations will have yellow ribbon available for bows.

10 Years Ago

Oct 28th, 2010

Davenport GORILLA STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Kyle Holliday was recognized as the Davenport Student of the Week. English teacher Taunya Van Pevenage says of this junior: “Kyle’s enthusiasm and contributions to class discussions are wonderful! He is a pleasure to have in class”. His parents are Matt and Sheri Holliday.